New Jalpaiguri-Darjeeling - The toy train on the Darjeeling Himalayan section is not merely a source of delight for the young and old, it also represents the engineering skills of the highest order. This 83 km. long section connecting Darjeeling with the railhead at Siliguri is of great importance and has been bestowed World Heritage Site status.The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is one of the engineering feats of the world. Although the steepness of the gradients on this narrow-gauge line is eclipsed in other parts of the world, and the 7,407 ft. altitude of the summit at Ghoom station is less than half the height of some of the summits in the Andes, the achievement of the engineers who built the line more than half a century ago is a noteworthy one in the history of railways. This little railway has a gauge of 2 ft. and a length of fifty-one miles, with steep gradients and amazing loops. It climbs from the plains, which are most oppressive in the hot weather to the coolness of the "hills," as the British residents in India called the lower slopes of the Himalayas on which are situated the towns, or "stations," to which they would go periodically to preserve their health. It is at Siliguri that the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway begins its remarkable journey to Darjeeling.

A World Heritage Site:
In 1999 UNESCO declared DHR as a World Heritage Site. The world heritage site status puts DHR in the same exalted league as the hermitage in St. Petersburg, our very own Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi, Hampi in South India and other such man-made marvels. A heritage site is one that is worthy of preservation and a legacy that is worth bequeathing to posterity. After the Austrian Alps, DHR is the second railway system in the world to be accorded the World Heritage status. All Inclusive Tour Packages for groups with Exclusive Steam/Diesel engine hauled Hill Charter train on DHR:

New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra-Kurseong-Darjeeling and return 02 Nights/03 Days

Day 1Arrival at New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra in the morning.
Upon arrival meeting assistance and transfer to hotel. Rooms for wash n change at Siliguri. Later departure to Kurseong by charter train (approx 05 hrs).
Lunch on board the train.
Upon arrival check-in at hotel. Later proceed for heritage trails visiting the old heritage buildings including the Elisia Building.
Also visit the Eagle craig and Landslip view points.
Evening cultural show followed by dinner at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2Breakfast at hotel.
Later proceed to visit tea trails. Visit Makaibari tea and Ambootia Tea estates. Interactions with tea workers and tea tasting session during visit to tea estate. Lunch at hotel.
Afterwards drive straight to Darjeeling (01 & 1/2 hrs approx).
Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check-in.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Darjeeling visiting the HMI, Zoological Park and Tibetan Refugee camp.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 3Early morning drive to reach Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular ‘World famous Himalayan Sunrise’ from ‘Tiger Hill’ & also visit Batasia loop.
After breakfast return back to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra (approx 03 hrs) and proceed for onwards destination.
End of the tour

Group size

Economy package
(per person cost)-INR

Deluxe package
(per person cost)-INR

15-19 pax + 1 free

8679

12150

20-24 pax + 1 free

8379

11851

25-29 pax + 1 free

8140

11611

30-34 pax + 2 free

7980

11452

35-39 pax + 2 free

7866

11338

40-43 pax +2 free

7781

11252

Single room supplement

837

1555

Reduction for not using wash and change room & breakfast at Siliguri on day 01

250

400

Hotels envisaged or similar:

City

Deluxe Hotel

Economy Hotel

No. of Nights

Siliguri

Hotel Cindrella/Sinclairs

Hotel Apollo

Room for wash- n- change only

Kurseong

Hotel Cochrane Palace

WBTDC/Amarjeet

01 night

Darjeeling

Hotel Fortune

Hotel Seven Seventeen

01 night

The package includes: Journey by STEAM /DIESEL CHARTER TRAIN from Siliguri to Darjeeling. Accommodation on twin sharing basis. All meals from breakfast on day 1 till breakfast on day 3. All surface transportation using aircon mini van/Non aircon deluxe 2x2 buses. All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary. Entrance fees at the places of visits. Services of guide during the sightseeing. Cultural show at hotel in Kurseong.

Add ons:
On Board Service on heritage charter by professional Staff and hostesses.
Live music on board.

The package does not include:
Any airfare or train fare to travel to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra and vice versa.
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Note: Tour prices from arrival at New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra till departure as per the itinerary.

New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra-Kurseong-Darjeeling and return

Day 1
Arrival at NJP/Bagdogra in the morning.
Upon arrival meeting assistance and transfer to hotel. Rooms for wash n change at Siliguri. Later drive to Kurseong (01 & 1/2 hrs drive) .Upon arrival check-in.
Lunch at hotel.
Afternoon proceed to visit tea trails.Visit Makaibari tea and Ambootia Tea estates.Interactions with tea workers and tea tasting session during visit to tea estate.Evening cultural show followed by dinner at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast proceed to visit the heritage trails in and around Kurseong.
The sightseeing includes visit to Old heritage builidings including the Elisia Building. Also visit the Eagle craig and Landslip view points.
Lunch at hotel.Afternoon charter train to Darjeeling (approx 03 hrs),
Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check-in.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 4
Early morning drive to reach Tiger Hill to witness the spectacular ‘World famous Himalayan Sunrise’ from ‘Tiger Hill’ & also visit Batasia loop.
After breakfast return back to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra (approx 03 hrs drive) to proceed for onwards destination.End of the tour.

Group size

Economy package
(per person cost)-INR

Deluxe package
(per person cost)-INR

15-19 pax + 1 free

9445

14065

20-24 pax + 1 free

9145

13766

25-29 pax + 1 free

8906

13526

30-34 pax + 2 free

8746

13367

35-39 pax + 2 free

8632

13253

40-43 pax +2 free

8547

13167

Single room supplement

1256

2332

Reduction for not using wash and change room & breakfast at Siliguri on day 01

250

400

Hotels envisaged or similar:

City

Deluxe Hotel

Economy Hotel

No. of Nights

Siliguri

Hotel Cindrella/Sinclairs

Hotel Apollo

Room for wash- n- change only

Kurseong

Hotel Cochrane Palace

WBTDC/Amarjeet

01 night

Darjeeling

Hotel Fortune

Hotel Seven Seventeen

02 nights

The package includes: Journey by STEAM /DIESEL CHARTER TRAIN from Siliguri to Darjeeling. Accommodation on twin sharing basis. All meals from breakfast on day 1 till breakfast on day 4. All surface transportation using aircon mini van/Non aircon deluxe 2x2 buses. All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary. Entrance fees at the places of visits. Services of guide during the sightseeing. Cultural show at hotel in Kurseong.

Add ons:
On Board Service on heritage charter by professional Staff and hostesses.
Live music on board.The package does not include:
Any airfare or train fare to travel to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra and vice versa.
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Note: Tour prices from arrival at New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra till departure as per the itinerary.

New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra-Kurseong-Darjeeling-Gangtok and return

Day 1
Arrival at NJP/Bagdogra in the morning.
Upon arrival meeting assistance and transfer to hotel.Rooms for wash & change at Siliguri.Later drive to Kurseong (01 & 1/2 hrs).Upon arrival check-in.
Lunch at hotel.
Afternoon proceed to visit tea trails.Visit Makaibari tea and Ambootia Tea estates.
Interactions with tea workers and tea tasting session during visit to tea estate.
Evening cultural show followed by dinner at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
After breakfast proceed to visit the heritage trails in and around Kurseong.
The sightseeing includes visit to Old heritage builidings including the Elisia Building.Also visit the Eagle craig and Landslip view points.
Lunch at hotel.Afternoon charter train to Darjeeling (approx 03 & 1/2 hrs)
Upon arrival transfer to hotel and check-in.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 6
Breakfast at hotel.
Later drive back to New Jalpaiguri or Bagdogra (approx 03 hrs drive) to proceed for onwards destination.End of the tour.

Group size

Economy package(per person cost)-INR

Deluxe package(per person cost)-INR

15-19 pax + 1 free

14831

22408

20-24 pax + 1 free

14532

22109

25-29 pax + 1 free

14293

21870

30-34 pax + 2 free

14133

21710

35-39 pax + 2 free

14019

21596

40-43 pax +2 free

13933

21511

Single room supplement

2093

3888

Reduction for not using wash and change room & breakfast at Siliguri on day 01

250

400

Hotels envisaged or similar:

City

Deluxe Hotel

Economy Hotel

No. of Nights

Siliguri

Hotel Cindrella/Sinclairs

Hotel Apollo

Room for wash- n- change only

Kurseong

Hotel Cochrane Palace

WBTDC/Amarjeet

01 night

Darjeeling

Hotel Fortune

Hotel Seven Seventeen

02 nights

Gangtok

Hotel Tashi Delek

Denzong Inn

02 nights

The package includes: Journey by STEAM /DIESEL CHARTER TRAIN from Siliguri to Darjeeling. Accommodation on twin sharing basis. All meals from breakfast on day 1 till breakfast on day 6. All surface transportation using aircon mini van/Non aircon deluxe 2x2 buses. All sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary. Entrance fees at the places of visits. Services of guide during the sightseeing. Cultural show at hotel in Kurseong.Add ons:
On Board Service on heritage charter by professional Staff and hostesses.
Live music on board.The package does not include:
Any airfare or train fare to travel to New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra and vice versa.
Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Note: Tour prices from arrival at New Jalpaiguri/Bagdogra till departure as per the itinerary.